MILAN — No Cristiano Ronaldo, no problem.
Portugal drew with Italy 0-0 on Saturday to pick up the point it needed to qualify for the UEFA Nations League finals and confirm it as host of the first Final Four in June.

Croatia crushed England’s World Cup hopes in July. By beating Spain in a thriller on Thursday, the Croats have given Gareth Southgate’s squad a chance to advance to the final phase of the inaugural UEFA Nations League.

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Massimo Luongo scored with almost the last kick deep into stoppage time to give Australia a 1-1 draw against South Korea on Saturday in a rematch of the 2015 Asian Cup final won by Australia.

SAO PAULO — The man who designed Brazil’s soccer uniform has died at age 83.
The family of Brazilian journalist Aldyr Schlee announced his death on Thursday after a six-year battle against skin cancer.

MADRID — The hype surrounding Luis Enrique and his Spain team didn’t last very long.
Disappointing performances in the UEFA Nations League have left “La Roja” under scrutiny after what had been a promising start under the new coach.